Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Indian Scout Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Bolt 950
Indian Scout Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
252 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Bolt 950
7.5/10
"A honest, characterful cruiser that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Strong used parts availability
+Genuine classic V-twin character
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely poor
−Noticeable high-speed vibration
−Limited wind protection
Indian Scout Bobber
7.8/10
"A genuinely cool cruiser that rewards buyers who research carefully."
Pros
+Stunning factory styling
+Strong low-end torque
+Smooth, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Stock seat genuinely terrible
−Heat soak in traffic
−Sparse electronics package